| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |